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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Walter puts dominant Super Giants in Hundred final

All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundred final.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro

Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

A pivotal day for Chelsea, Man City and Fernandez - what's going on?

Chelsea's deadline to Manchester City for an Enzo Fernandez bid is 17:00 BST on Friday - will the deal happen?

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Woman cleared of owning XL bully which fatally bit man

Chanel Fong’s partner’s father, Keven Jones, died from severe blood loss after he was bitten on the leg.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

What we know so far about the West Midlands fires

Several fires swept across the West Midlands on Thursday destroying homes and forcing residents to flee.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property

Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Prisoners charged over attack on Sara Sharif's father

Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are also charged with other offences relating to the Belmarsh Prison incident.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil

A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia

Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

The Office's Lucy Davis 'overwhelmed' by kindness after cancer diagnosis

The Office actress thanks well-wishers for their support after she revealed she had incurable cancer.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Watch: Video shows scale of devastation in Stourbridge

Multiple fires tore through the West Midlands on Thursday, with firefighters still working to control the blazes.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions

After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Final day of heatwave for many before weekend cooldown

Heatwave conditions continue on Friday in south-east England but it is turning fresher for all into the weekend.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Can Werro recover from heavy fall to challenge for 800m gold?

Having suffered a fall in the 800m semi-finals, Audrey Werro may have to contend with physical and mental consequences in the finals as she faces stiff competition in Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

LIV set to cancel season-ending Team Championship

LIV Golf players have been warned that the season-ending Team Championship later this month is set to be cancelled.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Mangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea deal

Mangione faces two federal charges of stalking resulting in death, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Hodgkinson into 800m final after dramatic Werro fall

Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria

The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Residents' 'absolute fear' as massive fire destroyed their homes

Residents have been evacuated after a large fire involving six homes in Caerphilly county.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record high

More than 2.4 million visits in each of last three months, as unions warn of inhumane conditions.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

The key signs you may have damaged your eyes by looking at the eclipse

Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Everything you need to know about university costs

With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Results, appeals and resits - what to do if your A-levels don't go to plan

Your full guide to A-level results day, including what to do if you are not happy with your grades.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream

The K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.

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